Winning blow: king to f1 (g2)
c9-08932Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Kf1 Rxe4 30. Qg8+ Kh6 31. Rc7
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#8).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe4, then Rg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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